Ive had a lot of interest in my herb breads I grow my own herbs but you can find them at reputable stores. Be mindful of soem fresh herbs Make sure you want them Farmers markets are winding down so get those herbs while you can. I love going and supporting our local markets . I know im getting what i paid for and i love jusing fresh fruit in everything including baked dishes. Let's get into the bread! I started making herb bread because I needed a change. I did not know it

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Dove Cottage Garden Carrots As summer comes to a close, I find myself in the garden collecting carrots. As I pull them from the ground, I am still in awe of how beautiful they are! Right there, I'll hose one off and nibble while pulling more. Making carrot cake for the bake stand has been a big hit! This week I'm roasting carrots and veggies. (Another article & recipe later) I find myself engrossed in ideas as to what to do next. The marvelous thing about growing our own vegg

I was reminded of the little joys of summer canning during my hibernation, whilst reading Wintering by Katherine May. “There’s an unspoken rule to our preserving; you shouldn’t have paid for the main ingredient. It should be part of a glut, otherwise unwanted or impossible to use, or should be foraged from the wild, where it would only decay without your intervention. You don't have to look back many generations to see how this was an essential supplement to scarce fresh prod

Because I spent most of my life traveling all over the country as I did ministry, I have had coffee in a lot of different places. I love a fresh, hot, robust flavored cup of coffee with cream and a tiny bit of sweetener in it. Most of all, it absolutely has to be fresh. Prior to K-cup coffee, we had all kinds of coffee brewing systems. When I grew up, it was a metal pot that you put on the stove and perked. The smell of that freshly perked coffee would permeate the whole hous

Working in the garden is not just a pastime; it is a deeply rewarding experience that connects us to the cycles of nature and the rhythms of life. I love watching things grow, witnessing the transformation from tiny seeds into flourishing plants. Each day in the garden brings new surprises and reminders of the beauty of creation. As I walked out into my garden today, I was greeted by the sight of the potato plants breaking through the soil earlier than I had anticipated. Thei